Mechanical Designer - Thermal Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer – Thermal Systems to support the design and development of thermal management systems for next-generation electric vehicles. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical design, thermal hardware development, CAD modeling, and automotive product engineering. This role involves leading component and assembly design activities while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver thermal system solutions from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of thermal system hardware across coolant, refrigeration, HVAC, and climate-control subsystems.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and production drawings using CATIA, NX, or 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Design and package thermal components within vehicle architecture while coordinating interfaces with battery, power electronics, chassis, body, and drive unit teams.
• Translate thermal, hydraulic, and refrigerant performance requirements into manufacturable hardware designs.
• Develop flow paths, mounting solutions, sealing concepts, and heat exchanger integration strategies.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) principles across processes such as injection molding, stamping, brazing, extrusion, and machining.
• Perform GD&T application and tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure proper fit, function, and sealing performance.
• Support CFD, FEA, thermal, structural, and durability analyses in partnership with simulation teams.
• Participate in DFMEA activities and implement design improvements to mitigate potential failure modes.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including BOMs, drawings, release packages, and engineering change records.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, controls engineers, validation teams, manufacturing, and suppliers throughout the development cycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive mechanical design and product development.
• Strong proficiency in CATIA, NX, or 3DEXPERIENCE CAD tools.
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including molding, stamping, machining, brazing, and fabrication.
• Understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, pressure systems, and thermal hardware fundamentals.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

\nCompany Description

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.

Company Description

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.